Wedding Photography
The Picture Perfect Wedding
WEDDING photography is an evolving field that requires artistic talent, vision and highly technical expertise. In the past, wedding photography was almost always limited to stiff poses without much regard for the underlying story, emotion, romance, and behind the scene events of the wedding day.
Although there is still a big segment of the wedding industry that practices traditional photography with its preplanned poses, and recreation of the wedding peak events such as the kiss, the ring exchange, the modern wedding couple demands a more contemporary approach to their wedding day. Wedding photojournalism has been in vogue for the past decade.
The central idea behind it has been the capture of the wedding events without any interference or direction from the wedding photographer. The photographer is there to capture the true essence of the wedding day. As a result of this realistic approach the photographs are a true representation of the wedding day.
“I’ll record the day as discreetly as possible using my experience and knowledge to be in the right place at the right time to catch all those special moments”
Style
Several photographers, including Simon Archer Wedding Photography, offer a hybrid approach to wedding photography, usually a combination of traditional and journalistic wedding photography. In this approach the photographer focuses on documenting the wedding day but the coverage also includes a session with the couple for formal posed or semi-posed photographs and also family group photos. Which style is best, is for you to decide. In our experience a big segment of the wedding that couples want to capture is the reality, details and romance of the wedding day but at the same time they have fantasies about their wedding and the way they should look.
The Wedding Book
These days the design of your wedding album is as important as the photographs taken on the day. Simon Archer Photography, has many years’ experience in graphic design and this comes into play when designing the individual pages of your album.
Don’t compromise
Couples today are searching for value when organising their wedding. But, as with everything, there is a difference between something that is good value and something that is cheap.
Remember, your wedding album will remain with you for the rest of your days and beyond. It will serve as a reminder of one of the best days of your life - so don’t compromise.
Meet your photographer
It’s important to meet any wedding photographer before booking. Make sure your photographer can put you at ease. Remember: They'll be shadowing you, and the more comfortable both of you are with the photographer, the better the photos will turn out.
At the same time you don’t want him or her in your face for the day and totally taking over proceedings.
To get the best photos, your photographer needs to be assertive enough to seek out great moments, cajoling enough to coax relaxed smiles and natural stances from guests, and calm enough to be a positive force.
Don't base your decision solely on what you see on a photographer's website or a sample album where every second page has a different bride and groom. Make sure you see a number of full wedding albums - not just a collection of their best shots over a number of years.
Wedding packages
Typical Wedding Package includes:
- Coverage from morning (bride getting ready), until the meal starts or extended coverage to first dance
- All photographs taken on the day printed 6×4 (approx 450)
- 40 page Wedding Book
- Two Parent Books
- All high resolution images on USB
- Pre Wedding shoot
Digital Only Wedding Packages also available
- All high resolution images (approx 450) on USB
For quotation or to arrange appointment, please go top the contacts page or email me at info@sarcherphotography.com with wedding date, church and reception venue.